Smart sensors aim to help prosthesis users walk better

NCT ID NCT03930199

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study uses smartphone and wearable sensors to track how people with leg prostheses move in their daily lives. Researchers will analyze this data to create a tool that identifies when someone is not using their prosthesis enough and what factors limit their use. The goal is to help clinicians provide better, personalized interventions to improve mobility and quality of life for the 66 participants.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, United States

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

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